Nimble Thimbles Quilt Guild Newsletter Volume 32, Issue 7, July 27, 2019 “The Guild with Heart”https://www.ntquiltguild.com

The next meeting will be on Monday, August 12, 2019, 7:00 P.M. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1100 Log Shoals Rd, Mauldin, SC 29662

REMINDER: Wear your

nametag at the meeting.

Make and bring Block of the Month

Members and guests sign in and get your ticket(s) for the drawings.

Bring refreshments Return library books Bring Philanthropy

quilts Fat Quarters for the

Fat Quarter Basket

NIMBLE THIMBLES QUILT GUILD

2019 OFFICERS President – Susan Perham Vice-President – Ruth BartholomewSecretary/ Sunshine Chairman – Shelia ChandlerTreasurer – Jean Andersen

Newsletter Editor – Debbie FentonWebmaster – Kathy ButlerRefer to the membership list for contact information.FROM THE PRESIDENT: Many of you look at August as the dog days of summer. I look at August as a new beginning! I have always wanted to be a teacher. When I was a little girl, that is what I would play with my friends. We would set our little dolls up and pretend we were teachers. There were books to read to them and we would even have spelling tests! In just a few short weeks, I will meet my newest group of students and I am so excited to get to know them and start learning from them as well.Okay, where am I going with this? I am simply reminding you to do what you love! I simply love teaching. I love my 8th graders. If you are not doing what you love, it shows in you. It shows in your energy level and in your health. It will show in your quilting. Have you ever started a quilt and then decided that you just didn’t like it let alone love it? Oh, I

have, and I finally had to get rid of it. I cut one up into a completely different quilt! It was wonderful! Do what makes you happy!Please remember the President’s Challenge that is due next month. It is to make a quilt that make you happy. The only rules were that you had to have started it in January or later and it needs to be finished. Let me know about how many of you will be bringing one so I can be prepared!Love and stitches,Susan Perham Filled positions:Webmaster - Kathy ButlerPhilanthropy - Pat HubbardOpportunity Quilt - Pat HubbardHospitality - Margaret Seel & Julianne WoodMembership - Debbie MillerQuilt Challenge - Joanna McLucasBlock of the Month-

Yvonne StiefelQuilts of Valor- Helen and Ken HinkleQuilt Shop Ambassador-Debbie FentonLibrary- Judy CoffeyGuild Sales-

Jennifer ComensoliQuilt Show- Ruth Bartholomew & Jean AndersenPlease consider being a volunteer for one of the

following positions (listed below) for 2019.Historian-this is a vital position. The Historian keeps the archival information of the guild and updates changes to the Constitution and By-laws.Education Minute- Share a sewing tip, new tool, or technique.

A Big THANK YOU to those who have volunteered. If you have already volunteered or plan to continue in this position, or have a new idea, please let Susan know.

VICE-PRESIDENT’S REPORT I hope that everyone enjoyed the Summer Social! The food was great, the fellowship was super fun! Thanks to Debbie Fenton for the festive pinwheel favors and congratulations to those who won plants or table runners! A great time was had by all! August's program will be Janice Pope. “Aurifilosophy - a thread lecture”, is her topic and she will bring "swag bags" of Aurifil thread for all those attending! If you are planning to bring a guest, or if you know of a non-member who wants to attend, please have them RSVP to me so there will be “swag bags” for all who attend. FOR SEPTEMBER’S MEETING WE NEED SOME QUILT STANDS! If you have

one we can use for displaying the challenge quilts, please let Ruth, Susan, or Joanna know. There are two challenge reveals, so get your challenge piece finished to show and share. Also, let the challenge leaders know the size your quilt. All quilts for the quilt show will need to be registered during the month of August. In October, Susan Edmonson will come and give us some wonderful ideas that will spark your creativity about embellishments and mixed-media. I visited her booth at the QSC Quilter’s Exhibit and was inspired again at her patterns and projects! Deb Karasik is coming in November. I am planning on the “Turn over a new Leaf” workshop. This will be a full 6-hour workshop (not a 3 hour one that we had scheduled before) on SATURDAY, November 9th. I need a full class for this to take place. This is a full day workshop, so workshop fee for Deb’s class will be $40, and there is a pattern fee at the class of $12.50. The pattern includes complete foundation pattern for entire quilt (printed on Deb’s foundation paper), illustrated instructions and a 6” Spiffy Hard-edge Tool - and is required for the class. I’ll have sign up at the meeting in August. Please

pay for the class when you sign up - you may pay for the pattern the day of the workshop. Then, she will bring our lecture on Monday, November 11th. December we will have our annual Christmas potluck social.In February 2020, Kathleen Rountree will give a lecture/trunk show, "From a Bear's Claw Quilt to Prize-Winners from Grandma's Attic”. February 8th, she will be teaching a workshop on "Easy Ways to Use Linens and Laces (First, take them out of the drawer)"

HOSPITALITYSpecial thanks to everyone who brought goodies to share at our Summer Social. Shout out to Ruth Bartholomew, Jean Andersen and Debbie Fenton for organizing the table decorations, ice cream and activities. Missy Coneybeer has had to step aside and Margaret Seel will be cochairing with Julie Wood. Please sign up with them to bring refreshments and to donate items for the door prizes.

MEMBERSHIP NEWSAugust BirthdaysHappy Birthday Friends! August 8 – Becky ErdmanAugust 16 – Debbie FentonAugust 21 – Rose Mary Brytus

August 23 – Becky KauffmanIf you have an August birthday and it is not listed here, I apologize for the omission. –DF

Treasurer’s Report June 2019

Spring Camp 2019- Summer Quilt Camp: August 7 – 11, 2019

Fall Quilt Camp: November 12 – 15, 2019Information is on my face book page or at Oneloosethread.blogspot.comJoyce Greer, Professional Longarm Quilter

Nimble Thimbles Quilt Guild Meeting Minutes

July 8, 2019Nimble Thimbles Quilt Guild met on July 8, 2019 at

Messiah Lutheran Church. Meeting was called to order by President Susan Perham at 7:00 p.m.Officers present: Susan Perham- President, Ruth Bartholomew- Vice President, Shelia Chandler- Secretary, Jean Andersen- Treasurer, Debbie Fenton- Newsletter Editor. Motion by Ruth Bartholomew that minutes be accepted as corrected, seconded by Becky Erdman,

passed by membership.We had 4 visitors tonightPresident Susan notified guild that Missy was stepping down as Hospitality

NTQG 2019 July

Income expenseDollar Door Prize $50.00 Guild Sales $4.00 Membership Opportunity Quilt Newsletter Ad/postage Programs/workshop Quilt Show Income $15.95Library Hospitality $40.03Treasurer Misc. income (boutique items) Philanthropy Challenge awards Website expenses QSC retreat for new VP Church rent Fountain Inn CoC Mary Isbell Award Totals $54.00 $55.98

Chairman due to health reasons. Margaret Seel has agreed to take over for the rest of the year.Vice President report on upcoming speakers. August will be Janice Pope on threads, September will be our Quilt and president’s Challenge reveal. Treasurer report is in the newsletter.Membership now with 40 members.Newsletter deadline is 3rd Friday for any articles or reports.Janet Gregory requested fat quarters for the fat quarter basket for the Quilt show.Philanthropy: Pat Hubbard, keep working on selling your opportunity Quilt ticketsQuilts of Valor: report in newsletterQuilt Show: Co-Chairs Jean Andersen and Ruth Bartholomew registration is online due by August 30th Don’t forget to be making your items for the boutique and silent auction Block of the month: Yvonne was not able to be at meeting requested that we make the same red/white/blue blocks. Drawing will be in AugustGuild sales: we still have a few calendars, and pins for saleOpportunity Quilt will be at Marietta’s Quilt shop during shop hop.President’s challenge: don’t forget to be working on your

challenge. Theme is something you love, no size requirementThe guild challenge: Joanna McLucas, Nature theme with 3 different nature items, next drawing will be in August for those who have their challenge together.Show & Share: 6 members showed 8 different projectsName tag drawing winner was Susan PerhamDollar door prize winner was Joanna McLucasIce cream and salads were enjoyed by all and well as lots of fun and games.Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.Respectfully submitted,Shelia Chandler, Secretary

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY QUILTS

If you have donations or wish to participate in a dedication, contact Pat Hubbard at 864-436-8795.

QUILTS OF VALOR-JUNE UPDATEFor the month of July, QOVF Upstate, SC has awarded over 75 quilts to Veterans and current members of our military. QOVF Upstate, SC is helping to make final arrangements for “Freedom Fest, 2019” to celebrate Upstate Veterans.

This event will be held on Saturday, August 32st at City Park in Simpsonville.The next golf tournament is being held on Saturday, October 19th at Topgolf on Pelham Road. For more complete information, please contact Ken Hinkle at, qovfupstatesc@gmail.com.The total numbers of quilts awarded nationally as of the end of June, 2019 is over223,000.Helen and Ken HinkleFor more information about Quilts of Valor check out http://www.qovf.org. There are free patterns available as well as information how to nominate a veteran for a quilt.

SECOND SATURDAY QUILT BEE

SECOND SATURDAY QUILT BEE

Our next meeting will be on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Standing Springs

Baptist Church in Simpsonville from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is “bring your own project.”

We have an iron and ironing board for shared use. Bring your sewing machine (or plan to sew by hand) and basic sewing supplies.

If you want to knit, crochet, or work on embroidery or cross stitch you are welcome to join us. You can stay a little while or stay all day.

We plan to have a salad bar lunch that day. If you are going to stay all day and want to create a salad for your lunch bring an ingredient to share and your own salad dressing. (This is your choice—you can bring your own lunch if you prefer.)

UFO Busters Quilt Bee Meets on the Tuesday - 8

days after Nimble Thimbles, 1:00-3:00pm. We rotate the meeting in the homes of our members. This is a

group that is open to all Nimble Thimble members old and new. Generally, it is a BYOP, hand work or machines may be brought. Any questions call: Patti Stonitsch (864) 315-8448 or Joan Derylak (864) 238-7804.

Exp. 10/19

INTERNET CONNECTIONSRemember to check our internet connections for updated news/information about guild activities. http://www.ntquiltguild.com We are also on Facebook. Please “like” our page.http://www.stitchintherapy.blogspot.com by Debbie ClarkeCheck out local quilt shops and their classes:Marietta’s Quilt and Sewhttps://www.mariettasquiltandsew.comViking Sew and Quilthttp://www.heirloomsandcomforts.netBerninawww.berninagreenville.comQuilting Sew Easywww.quiltingseweasy.comElaine’s Attichttps://elainesattic.business.site

QSC-Quilters of South Carolinaquiltersofsc.orgOctober 25-27, 2019 Pieceable Retreat; Doubletree Resort, Myrtle Beach, SCMarch 21, 2020 Spring Meeting, Hilton, Greenville, SC

Guild Challenge for 2019You will undoubtedly be able to tell I am a science teacher when you read this!

You must choose a nature theme and incorporate a minimum of three related images.

The size of the quilt may range from miniature to lap size.

Participants should have received an email from me that must be filled out by noon on August 11 to be entered into our drawing for completed tops. The prize will be a 20 dollar quilt shop gift card. The form gives you options for turning in your picture to me. If you did not receive the email, please contact me at jmclucas@sjcatholicschool.org. Also, remember to enter your quilt into our Quilt Show by the end of August.

Remember the voting in September on completed challenge quilts will be anonymous so don't let your friends know what you are doing!! Shhhh. We will announce the makers after the voting in September. First place will win a 50 dollar quilt shop gift card. Hopefully, that will motivate everyone to finish this challenge. A quilt shop spree sounds like fun, doesn't it? Hope your summer quilting is going well! Joanna

Articles, information or to place an ad for the September 2019 issue of the newsletter should be sent to Debbie Fenton on or before August 16th–third Friday of the month.

Let Debbie Fenton know if you have any advertising for the newsletter.The cost for a business card size ad is:$6.25/month $25/quarter $75/year

Block of the MonthThe Fourth of July pattern blocks (four

patch and hatchet) that were planned to be turned in at the July guild meeting should be turned in at the meeting on August 12, 2019. (Please go on line http://www.ntquiltguild.com to get the instructions.)

A new pattern will be shown at the August meeting with sample blocks to view and the handout with directions will be available. Blocks for this new pattern will be turned in at the September guild meeting. We will continue to use Bonnie Hunter's free patterns for our block of the month. Her website is http://www.quiltville.com

If you have questions about the block of the month, please contact Yvonne at 862-3202. Thank you.

Many thanks to Evelyn Kellogg for donating her quilting services to our philanthropic quilts.

Many thanks to The Long Arm Network for donating quilting services to our philanthropic quilts.

Volunteers NEEDED! Our 2019 Quilt Show is underway. Let these chair people know when and where you would be willing to help. Many hands make light

work, so when each of us does a little a lot gets accomplished. Even as little as signing up to help for two hours or making items to sell or food to share will be appreciated. There will be signup sheets at both the August and September meetings. Committee Chairmen for 2019 NTQG Quilt Show—ReflectionsCo-Chairs – Ruth Bartholomew, Jean AndersenAdmissions Table – Debbie Miller – Sign up with Debbie to sit at the Admissions table, greet people, accept the entry fee and hand out programs. Advertising Sales— STILL NEEDED - GET THE WORD OUT! We can all do a little by the “word-of-mouth” advertising technique among the circle of people we know. Contact Ruth Bartholomew for posters and bookmarks to place in areas you are going to go to anyway!Boutique—Lynette Graham - Bring your items for the Boutique to the meeting, drop them off Thursday October 3 after 10:00am at the Fountain Inn Activity Center, or contact Lynette. Check for patterns and suggestions for items to make at ntquiltguild.com Fat Quarter Basket—Janet Gregory - Please bring fat quarters to the meeting. And sign up with Janet to sell tickets.Hospitality (lunchroom)—Shelia Chandler - Let Shelia know what food or drink you can bring to keep the workers and vendors fortified throughout the show, Saturday and Sunday October 5 & 6.Hostesses—Shelia Chandler – Sign up with Shelia to answer questions, and assist people attending the show. Plus, you get to wear a cute apron and gloves.Opportunity Quilt--Pat Hubbard – Sign up to help sell tickets to this beautiful quilt.Philanthropy Display—Pat HubbardPrograms—Jean AndersenPosters – Rosemary Brytus did the set-up work, Ruth Bartholomew has the posters. Will have for pickup and distribution at the meetings or by appointmentPublicity – Jennifer ComensoliQuilt Drop Off/Return—Pam Nugent – Let Pam know you will be there Thursday October 3 from 10:00am-12noon to help check in quilts (check for

sleeves, labels and quilt sizes, attach entry cards and issue receipts, 3-4 people) and/or Sunday October 6 from 4:00-5:00pm to help return quilts (be a runner, find quilts listed on the receipts, and deliver to the return table, 4-10 people).Quilt Stand Pick Up - STILL NEEDED – Someone to help Becky Erdman’s husband pick up the stands. We are renting a truck to carry the stands, but we need bodies to load and unload. Let Jean know you are willing to meet Thursday October 3 around 10:00am-1:00pm (place TBD) to travel to pick up the stands. Quilt Stand Return — Mercedes Espinoza - Let Mercedes know you are willing to meet Sunday October 6 from 4:00- 6:00pm to return the stands. Quilt Show Setup — STILL NEEDED – Thursday October 3, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Place stands and work in teams of 2-3, following the floor plan diagram, to hang the quilts and place wearables and home décor on tables. BRING STEP STOOLS AND SMALL LADDERS.Quilt Show take down—Mercedes Espinoza- Sunday October 6, 4:00pm-5:00pm. Let Mercedes know you will be able to work in teams of 2-3 to take down the quilts and load the stands into the truck. Quilts of Valor – Helen HinkleRegistrations—Kathy Butler – Register your quilts on line at ntquiltguild.com/quilt show registration or snail mail a paper registration to Kathy. Without quilts to show, there will not be a Quilt Show! Deadline midnight September 1, 2019. You will get a response email from Google Forms to confirm your entry.Signs—Pat HubbardSilent Auction-- STILL NEEDED – Contact Jean or Ruth if you have questions. Bring items to the meeting or drop them off Thursday October 3 after 10:00am at the Fountain Inn Activity Center. Items for the Silent Auction should include things that are larger and in a higher price range than the Boutique, such as: small quilts and wall hangings, placemats and matching table runner, tote or handbags, themed baskets – ie. Quilting items, baby items, office items, kitchen items, use your imagination.Vendors—Debbie FentonFeatured Quilter – Jaylyn Rollins

“Reflections”

Fountain Inn Activity Center610 Fairview St, Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Viewer’s Choice Voting on Saturday October 5, 2019SUBMIT ENTRIES ONLINE

www.ntquiltguild.com

or mail to: Kathy Butler 1 Knollvine Cove Mauldin, SC 29662

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT-SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Your entry is NOT accepted unless you receive confirmation within three days of your entry.

Name_________________________________________Address_______________________________________City_______________State__________Zip___________Phone________________________________________e-mail________________________________________Are you a NTQG Member? ___Title of your entry (quilt)__________________________________________________________________________Designed by: ___________________________________Pieced by_____________________________________Quilted by____________________________________Hand quilted _______Machine quilted_______Professionally quilted_____ (you paid to have quilted)Is this the first time you have entered an item in this quilt show? ________Dimensions (except clothing/wearables)Width______________ + Length_________=_________Type of Wearable or accessory____________________Type of Home Décor item_________________________Please write a short description about your entry. This description or an edited description will be printed on the sign attached to your quilt in the show. (Approximately 50 words or less)__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please sign your registration form (only signed forms will be accepted).

I have read and understand the rules and category descriptions. I understand that not complying may prevent my entry from being exhibited in the 2019 Aunt Het Quilt Show. I release Nimble Thimbles from any responsibility while my submission is in their possession. I give my permission and consent that all photographs taken by Nimble Thimbles are their property and may be used by them at their discretion. Signature required

______________________________________________

Date _______________________

Make and keep a copy for your records.

Entry # _______________

Date received: ___________

Check only one category per entryNTQG members may enter two per

category:___100—Large Bed Quilt Pieced.

Width + Length = 144” and larger.___200— Small Bed Quilt Pieced.

Width + Length = Less than 144”.___300—Large Wall Hanging Pieced.

Any side greater than or equal to 40”.___400—Small Wall Hanging Pieced.

All sides equal to or less than 40”.___500—Mixed Technique (appliqué and pieced). Any Size.___600—Crib Quilts- Baby/Juvenile Themed. Any size.___700—Other Techniques- (t-shirt quilts, wool

applique, yo-yo quilts, Cathedral windows, etc.). Any Size.___800—Miniature- Any technique, no side

larger than 24”. Blocks must be miniature scale.___900—Art Quilt. Any size.___1000—Machine Embroidery Artistry-any size, embroidery machine generated___1100—Nature Challenge-NTQG members only___1200—President’s Challenge. Any Size.___1300—Modern Quilts. Any Size.___1400—Group Quilts. Pieced and/or quilted

by more than 2 people. Must list each participant in the entry. Any Size.

___1500—Youth Category. Must be 18 or younger to enter. Any size.

___1600—Pieced or Quilted Clothing or Accessories.

___1700—Home Décor.

Quilt Show Entry Rules

This is the 21st Annual Aunt Het Quilt Show presented by Nimble Thimbles Quilt Guild. Any rule or procedure used this year does not necessarily set a precedent for future shows.

ONE entry per category unless the entrant is a member of the Nimble Thimbles Quilt Guild, then they may register TWO entries per category.

The quilt show committee reserves the right to combine categories after registration forms are received; to correct placement of quilts to a different category based on the size and technique used; to deny an entry it deems inappropriate or not in compliance with the rules

Each entry must have a label securely attached to the back of the quilt or quilted project. Entries without labels will be disqualified.

Quilt entries must be delivered to the Fountain Inn Activity Center, 610 Fairview St, Fountain Inn, SC 29644, 10:00am-12:00 noon, on Thursday October 3, 2019. If unable to deliver your quilt to the show during this time, you must make prior arrangements with registrar for your entry to be accepted into the show.

All bed quilts and large wall hangings must be ready to hang with a 4-inch wide casing/sleeve sewn across the top on the back of the piece. If your quilt is longer than 90”, please attach the sleeve 90” from the bottom or your quilt will be pinned so it does not hang on the floor. Entries without sleeves will be disqualified.

While precautions will be taken to protect your entries, the Nimble Thimbles Quilt Guild, the Quilt Show Committee, or the Fountain Inn Activity Center cannot be held liable for any loss or damage to your quilt show entry. The Nimble Thimbles Quilt Guild is not purchasing insurance and it is your responsibility to personally insure your entry if you wish it to be covered during the time it is not in your possession.

Viewer’s Choice Awards will be selected on Saturday October 5, 2019. Winner’s ribbons will be displayed on the winning quilts on Sunday October 6, 2019. The Quilt Show Committee will determine the number of final classes and awards for each class after registrations are received.

Quilts will be available for pick up after the Quilt Show closes on Sunday, October 6, 2019. The Quilt Show Committee estimates this to be approximately 4:45 p.m. Your receipt will be your release to pick up your quilt.

If more than one person made your entry, the Quilt Show Committee requests that you acknowledge all of the Quilters in your description.

Quilts that have been judged in previous Nimble Thimbles Quilt Guild Shows shall not be eligible for awards in this year’s show.

By submitting your registration to the Quilt Show you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and will abide by these rules of the quilt show, and that not complying with any of the rules may prevent your entry from being exhibited in the 2019 Aunt Het Quilt Show.